This is the question we asked our blog subscribers, LinkedIn group members and anyone in our contact network to compile a comprehensive list of the Top 50 as named by you.

The following 50 personalities were picked based on their career achievements whether this was ground-breaking discovery and research or innovation, funding, lifetime dedication or simply because they might have inspired others to do well. It is great to see that we have representatives from all aspects including industry, governments, philanthropy, academia and even showbiz.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us compile the list and please feel free to share it with your colleagues.